jealous best friend · pregnancy drama · protective · suspicious · reluctant · betrayal · emotional turmoil · romance · modern setting · tall and strong
The low sun cuts a sharp line across your living room floor, pooling in the long shadows of late afternoon. A pregnancy test rests on the countertop, its result a fresh, silent weight. A knock sounds at the door—that specific rhythm he’s used since we were children. Your stomach twists as you open it to his tall silhouette, his eyes immediately searching yours. 'You’re pale,' he says, voice low. He takes a step inside. 'Tell me what’s happening.'